Mawalay (en. To lose)
/ma.wá.la.j/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To lose the presence or existence of something.
Her smile may fade after hearing the news.
Mawalay ang kanyang ngiti matapos marinig ang balita.
To disappear or be untraceable.
His cellphone was lost while he was walking.
Nawalay ang kanyang cellphone habang naglalakad siya.
To become ineffective or unsuccessful.
His plans may not succeed because of the pandemic.
Mawalay ang kanyang mga plano dahil sa pandemya.
Common Phrases and Expressions
You should leave me.
I want you to depart from my life.
Mawalay ka na sa akin.
Related Words
mawala
Similar form of the word 'mawalay' meaning to disappear.
mawala
lisan
A literary word referring to leave or cease.
lisan
Slang Meanings
Always avoiding or distancing oneself.
He/she likes to 'mawalay' from people when there's a problem.
Mahilig siyang mawuhalay sa mga tao pag may problema.
Becoming aloof or cold towards others.
He/she has been 'mawalay' since Mark left.
Naging mawuhalay na siya simula nung umalis si Mark.